The Pied Piper, Missoula Children's Theater

What a high energy show those kids put on tonight--The Pied Piper, a production of the Missoula Children's Theater.  This is not the first time this production has been in town.  The last time it was here the older children in tonight's play were the little rat characters who are played by first and second graders. There is talent in this town -- that's for sure. 

It's been a while....

It has, indeed been a while.  I've landed in the most wonderful town of 800 folks in central South Dakota. I love it here. Everything's within walking distance. We have a grocery, hardware store, post office, bank, several restaurants, wood work shop, ice cream stand, popcorn ball factory, and a family who raises chickens and eggs.  Did I mention I love it here? New friends are everywhere.  I tie quilts, write, sing, do my art thing, take classes and do community stuff.

Good Friends

You know how it feels when you get together with really good friends and have a good time. Well, I had that feeling this weekend. I celebrated and cut the rug with some really good Hmong friends - danced way more than I have since this time last year.

Absolutely love how the Hmong celebrate and appreciate their friends. Good food, good company, and good dancing. But it was hard on my old knees. Here's a shot of some of us doing lamvong, a Lao dance adopted by Hmong. It's such a soothing dance, very slow and graceful.

And then there's the version that's done double time with 6 steps forward and 3 back - and it's a hip and knee killer. And then there's the Hmong version of the electric slide, remember that dance? And then there was the twist. Yes the twist, done to music similar to that played for lamvong - only double time. Oh boy, my sides are still recovering from that one.

For David........

Actually, I did have my camera with me...and here's the two shots I managed to take. These pictures don't do justice to the splendor . . .

Main Altar



Pipe Organ

Good food, good friends, good times

Pizza with good friends, music with good friends and good times with good friends. And then there's that guy at Stumpjack.

You know the one - the one who's yammering about he'd like a massage during a sweet voiced song by the lovely Kelly Underwood. Hey.....David.........


And the one who'll stick his hand into the frame while you trying to get a cool shot of the fish on the wall.

And, then there's the lovely wife, always supportive, always smiling - and definitely going straight to HEAVEN!


Oh, we can't forget Ethan Keller and his fantastic looper thingy - great music there.

Thanks for a great time .....